EXHIBIT 1-A
DRAFT MINUTES Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District March 21, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the District Conference Room.	CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Directors Present: Robert S. Brower, Sr., Chair -- Division 5 Dave Potter, Vice Chair – Monterey County Board of Supervisors Vacant – Division 1 Judi Lehman – Division 2 Kristi Markey – Division 3 Regina Doyle – Division 4 David Pendergrass – Mayoral Representative Directors Absent: None General Manager present: Darby Fuerst District Counsel present: David Laredo
The assembly recited the Pledge of Allegiance.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
No comments.	ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
On a motion by Director Potter and second of Director Lehman, the Consent Calendar was adopted with the exception of items 4 and 5 that were deferred to a future meeting of the Board. The motion was adopted on a vote of 7 – 0.	CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved	1.	Consider Adoption of Minutes of the February 27, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
Approved	2.	Authorize Expenditure of Reimbursable Funds (exempt from Board spending freeze) to Contract with Fort Ord Reuse Authority for Work at the Water Project 1 Site
Approved	3.	Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted, Reimbursable Funds (exempt from Board spending freeze) to Contract with Ecology Action to Conduct Two Laundry to Landscaping Greywater Training Sessions
Deferred to a future meeting of the Board.	4.	Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Print and Mail a Postcard throughout the District
Deferred to a future meeting of the Board.	5.	Consider Approval of Response Letter to 2010 Monterey County Grand Jury Report
Approved	6.	Defer Public Hearing on Draft 2010 MPWMD Annual Report to April 18, 2011
Approved	7.	Consider Authorization to Donate Vehicle to Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County
Approved	8.	Semi-Annual Financial Report on the CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project
Approved	9.	Consider Approval of Second Quarter FY 2010-11 Investment Report
Approved	10.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for November 2010
Approved	11.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for December 2010
	PRESENTATIONS
A summary of Mr. Anthony’s report is on file at the District office and can be viewed on the District’s website. Mr. Anthony stated that combined Tier 4 and 5 residential water use reported in February 2011 was 6 acre-feet greater than for the same period in 2010. A leak was discovered in the Cal-Am system that represented approximately 46 acre-feet in one year. The leak has been repaired.	12.	Monthly Report from California American Water General Manager, Craig Anthony
No report.	13.	Water Conservation Program Report
Henrietta Stern, Project Manager, presented the report. A summary is on file at the District office and can be viewed on the District’s website.	14.	Update on Development of Water Supply Project Alternatives Including Recycled Water
	GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
Darby Fuerst, General Manager, presented the report. An outline of the presentation is on file at the District office and can be viewed at the District’s website. Mr. Fuerst reported that for the period ending February 28, 2011, Cal-Am production from the Carmel River Basin was 97 acre-feet under the production target of 3,197 acre-feet established as a result of State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Order 2009-0060. Production from the Coastal Subareas of the Seaside Basin was 258 acre-feet under the target of 270 acre-feet. Production from the Laguna Seca Subarea was 54 acre-feet over the production target of 75 acre-feet established by the Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication. Production from the City of Sand City Desalination plant was 105 acre-feet. Total Cal-Am production from the Monterey Peninsula Water Resources System was 4,457 acre-feet, which is 321 acre-feet below the target of 4,778 acre-feet.	15.	Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 2009-0060 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication Decision
	ATTORNEY’S REPORT
District Counsel Laredo stated that the Board discussed all three items listed on the agenda. No reportable action was taken.	16.	Report on 5:30 pm Closed Session of the Board
	3.	Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9 (a))
		A.	Application of California American Water Company to CPUC Application No.10-01-012 –Mitigation Cost Reimbursement
		B.	MPWMD v. State Water Resources Control Board; Superior Court Case No. 1-10-CV-163328
		C.	Sierra Club v. MPWMD, Security National Guaranty & California American Water, Real Parties (Superior Court Case No. M 108149)
	DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)
Director Brower reported that he attended the Association of California Water Agencies’ Conference in Washington, D.C. While there, he met with members of the House of Representatives. The main topics of discussion during the conference were funding and earmarks. He stated that last year only one third of 1 percent of the federal budget was set aside for earmarks. In the upcoming year, no earmarks will be included.	17.	Oral Report on Activities of County, Cities, Other Agencies/Committees/ Associations
	PUBLIC HEARINGS
On a motion by Director Pendergrass and second of Director Potter, the first reading version of Ordinance No. 148 was adopted on a vote of 5 – 1. Directors Brower, Doyle, Lehman, Pendergrass and Potter voted in favor of the motion. Director Markey was opposed. No comments were received during the public hearing on this item.	18.A	Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 148 -- Amending the Rebate Program -- Adopting Guidelines for Lawn Removal
On a motion by Director Potter and second of Director Doyle, Resolution No. 2011-07 was adopted unanimously on a vote of 6 – 6. Directors Brower, Doyle, Lehman, Markey, Pendergrass and Potter voted in favor of the motion. Brenda Lewis addressed the Board during the public hearing on this item. She asked when suspension of the lawn removal rebate program would take effect.	18.B	Consider Adoption of Resolution 2011-07, Suspending Receipt of Lawn Removal Rebate Applications
	ACTION ITEMS
On a motion by Director Potter and second of Director Markey, the June 2011 Quarterly Water Supply Strategy and Budget was adopted unanimously on a vote of 6 – 0. Directors Brower, Doyle, Lehman, Markey, Pendergrass and Potter voted in favor of the motion. No comments from the public were directed to the Board.	19.	Consider Adoption of April through June 2011 Quarterly Water Supply Strategy and Budget
On a motion by Director Markey and second of Director Lehman, the Mid-Year FY 2010 – 2011 Budget adjustment was approved by the Board of Directors on a unanimous vote of 6 – 0. No comments from the public were directed to the Board.	20.	Consider Adoption of Mid-Year FY 2010-2011 Budget Adjustment
There was no discussion of the Informational Items/Staff Reports.	INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/STAFF REPORTS
	21.	Letters Received
	22.	Committee Reports
	23.	Carmel River Fishery Report for February 2011
	24.	Water Conservation Program Report for February 2011
	25.	Monthly Allocation Report
	26.	Monthly California American Water Production Report
	27.	Monthly Water Supply Status Report
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.	ADJOURN

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Darby Fuerst, Secretary to the Board

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